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Entertainer | Kaiwhakangahau

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Entertainers perform a variety of acts, such as dance, drama or acrobatics, to entertain an audience.

Caretaker | Kaitautiaki

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Caretakers keep places such as schools, apartment blocks and public buildings clean, safe and in good order.

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Tertiary Lecturer | Pūkenga Whare Wānanga

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Tertiary lecturers teach at universities, Te Pūkenga, wānanga and other post-secondary education providers. They also carry out research and do administrative tasks. 

Geologist | Kaimātai Aro Whenua

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Geologists study Earth processes, such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions, to predict future events. They also advise on natural hazards and how to develop or use the Earth's land and resources.

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